Botswana: Veldt Fire Threats Bigger Than Drought – Mophuting

Kanye — Abrupt veldt fires have been described as the second and potentially most devastating threat linked to El Niño after drought and crop failure.

With most parts of the country already under threat, Southern District Beef Farmers Association (SDBFA), Mr Mosimanegape Mophuting has urged farmers to remain vigilant and implement preventive measures, including establishing cut-lines or firebreaks around ranches and paddocks.

He said, already fires had been observed in parts of Ngwaketse,…